Smith, Sandy
Calylophus serrulatus (Nutt.) Raven
Yellow sundrops, Yellow evening primrose, Plains evening primrose
Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
Yellow sundrops or yellow evening primrose is a leafy, bushy
perennial from 8-20 in. tall. Narrow leaves crowd the branched stems. Small, yellow, four-petaled flowers are borne from the upper leaf axils.
The best bloom occurs at the beginning of the plants flowering period. This is followed by sporadic flowering throughout the rest of the summer.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AZ , AR , CO , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , MI , MN , MO , MT , NE , NM , ND , OK , SD , TX , WI , WY
Canada: AB ,
SK Native Distribution: Alt. to Man. & e. WI, s. to e.c. AZ, e. NM & n. TX
Native Habitat: Dry, open plains & prairies
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, well-drained soil.
Last Update: 2009-03-10
